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Cleveland Heights Faces Tight Budget Battle

March 3, 2026

The city’s new finance chief is pushing for stricter spending while waiting on two pending state audits that will decide its bond rating. He told the finance committee in early February that Ohio’s Auditor should finish the 2023 audit soon, and he expects no major surprises. The city still has a few

sports

Olympic Heroes Bring Hope and Excitement

February 12, 2026

The Olympics have been a breath of fresh air. Athletes like Lindsey Vonn, Breezy Johnson, Yuma Kagiyama, and Ilia Malinin have shown incredible skill and determination. Vonn, at 41, competed with a torn ACL, proving that age is just a number. Johnson's gold medal win in downhill skiing was a testame

politics

Water‑Career Scholarship Opens for Students Near Portland

February 10, 2026

The Portland Water District is inviting students from its service area to apply for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship before March 31. This award supports those aiming to work in fields that help keep water clean and safe. Eligible majors include wastewater treatment, HVAC, electrical work, automat

politics

A Veteran's Fight: Alex Vindman Joins Florida Senate Race

January 27, 2026

Alex Vindman, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and Iraq War veteran, is stepping into the political arena. He's running for the Florida Senate as a Democrat. This move comes after his significant role in President Donald Trump's first impeachment trial in 2019. Vindman's campaign launch video high

entertainment

A Gritty Tale of Survival and Redemption

January 27, 2026

In the heart of the Great Depression, a man's struggle to reunite with his daughter takes center stage in a rugged, old-school adventure film. Ethan Hawke plays Samuel Murphy, a man desperate to escape a brutal work camp and return to his young daughter, Penny. The film, set in 1933 Oregon, is a gri

opinion

Economic Boom or Bust? The Reality for Regular Folks

January 20, 2026

The economy might be looking good on paper, but the reality for many people is quite different. Lots of local businesses are shutting down. Places like Towson Town Center, Morton’s Steakhouse, and the Sheraton downtown are just a few examples. Even big names like Francesca’s clothing stores and the

entertainment

Cops and Drama: Why Southland is Making Waves on Netflix

January 19, 2026

Netflix has just added a gripping crime drama that's got viewers hooked. "Southland, " a show about the lives of LAPD officers, is now streaming on the platform with all five of its seasons. Since its arrival, it has quickly climbed the ranks to become one of Netflix's most-watched series. The show

entertainment

Harry Potter Gets a Spicy Makeover on SNL

January 18, 2026

SNL shook things up with a wild twist on Harry Potter. Finn Wolfhard played Harry in a sketch that turned the magical world into something quite different. This version of Harry Potter was rewritten quickly after another popular HBO show. It was called \"Heated Wizardry, \" and it had a lot of jokes

entertainment

Opera House Shifts: Washington National Opera Moves On

January 11, 2026

The Washington National Opera is saying goodbye to the Kennedy Center after 52 years. This move comes after new rules at the center made it hard for the opera to keep its usual way of funding shows. The opera group said the Kennedy Center's new policy, which requires full funding before any producti

politics

Opera Takes a Stand: Washington National Opera Leaves Kennedy Center

January 10, 2026

The Washington National Opera has decided to leave the Kennedy Center. This move comes after a lot of changes at the Kennedy Center. The opera company wants to be independent again. They say they need to do this for money reasons. The Kennedy Center has new rules. These rules make it hard for the o